Virtual—American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced that FDA’s Cara Welch, Ph.D., will be the opening speaker at the 9th AHPA Botanical Congress, to be held virtually on Monday. May 24. Themed “Botanicals in the time of COVID,” the event will explore regulatory, supply chain, and other business-related issues directly...
Pasadena, TX—Kaneka Probiotics will be presenting a webinar on the cardiovascular benefits of KABP probiotic strains on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 11am EST, according to a press release. The strains: L. plantarum KABP-011, KABP-012, and KABP-013, combined in Kaneka’s Floradapt Cardio Probiotic. The combination has demonstrated the ability to...
Brevard, NC—In addition to its current partnerships with Veterans to Farmers and F.A.R.M. (Farmers Assisting Returning Military), Gaia Herbs has announced an additional partnership with Veterans Healing Farm. The supplement manufacturer has donated 2,100 bottles of its Full Spectrum Hemp Extract to the organization, which supports veterans in Western North Carolina. The...
Pivot Coldbrew has introduced a line of cold brew coffee made with arabica coffee and infused with alpinia galanga, citicoline, l-theanine, reishi and l-ergothioneine. Offered in five flavors, the line promotes increased focus, stamina and immunity, the company says. The line is vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free of BPA,...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has completed the divestiture of its North America non-dairy beverage brands, Dream and Westsoy, to SunOpta Inc. for $33 million, according to a press release. The sale is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Related: Hain Celestial Expands its Partnership with Folds of Honor Health...
Nashville, TN—Ancient Nutrition has launched the R.A.N.C.H. Project, a solution aimed at building topsoil, reducing waste, and sequestering carbon dioxide, according to a press release. The name stands for the company’s commitment pillars: Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition & Climate Health. The R.A.N.C.H. Project is dedicated to accomplishing Ancient Nutrition’s 2024 sustainability...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Produce Network and Category Partners have released the Q1 2021 Organic Produce Performance Report, according to a press release, finding a 9.3% increase from the same period in 2020. Organic fresh produce sales and volume in Q1 2021 maintained the trend established in March of last year,...
NEW for 2021! WholeFoods Magazine has partnered with Sampler to bring natural product retailers samples from trusted brands. This sample program is FREE and available for the first 300 retailers that claim their box! Retailers interested can contact heatherwainer@wfcinc.com for more details and a signup form.
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) collaborated with information technology firm B&A to deliver lunch and energy drinks to Capitol Police Officers on Thursday, April 15, according to a press release. The officers were given sandwiches from D.C. sub shop Grazie Grazie, and C4 energy drinks were supplied by NPA...
Beloit, WI—Experts from Kerry Consumer Insights have partnered with Nielsen to develop an educational webinar titled The Future of Private Label, to be held April 20, according to a press release. The webinar will “delve into the exceptional changes being witnessed across the food and beverage landscape.” Due to shifts...
